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Freeport resident Sonia Dixon’s deep-rooted commitment to youth and community advocacy and her role as a mother and grandparent, drive her passion for unifying the community to prioritize student success.

Dynamic duo to elevate the Freeport School Board

Following their triumphant victory in the May 2023 Freeport school board election, Sonia Dixon and Scott Richardson are gearing up to take their seats on the Freeport School Board for the upcoming … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 9/15/23

The Village of Freeport introduces visionary internship program, bridging academia and practical experience, with plans for expansion in the future.

Village of Freeport launches internship program

In a strategic move to bridge the gap between academia and practical application, the Village of Freeport has unveiled a new internship initiative, created by Comptroller Anthony Dalessio and Human … more

Mack Olmsted | 8/13/23

Freeport Mayor Bill White greeted President Ronald Reagan at a mayors’ reception in the early 1980s. The former mayor died on May 14. He was 96.

Former Mayor William H. White, who led Freeport for 12 years, dies

Former Freeport Mayor William H. “Bill” White died on May 14, surrounded by his family, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He was 98. “My father lived an extraordinary and full life,” his son … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/28/23

Curran visits Freeport library for pet food drive

Assemblyman Brian Curran visited the Freeport Public Library to drop off pet food donations, and had a meeting with the library’s director, Lee Ann Moltzen, center, and librarian Marilyn Pignataro … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/21/23

U.S. Rep. George Santos walks out of the courthouse in Central Islip on Wednesday after pleading not guilty to multiple federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.

George Santos charged with wire fraud, money laundering

U.S. Rep. George Santos was arrested this morning, turning himself in on a 13-count indictment accusing him of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves. more

STAFF REPORT | 5/10/23

Donnetta Cumberbatch, left, the community affairs officer for the Freeport Police Department, was recognized by County Legislator Debra Mulé during Women’s History Month.

Legislator Mulé honors community leaders

In observance of March as Women’s History Month, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé honored four outstanding women for their contributions to the community and their steadfast commitment to the … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/7/23

Participants in the Green Army’s Earth Day cleanup at Brookside Preserve dressed accordingly, and wielded litter-nabbing implements and garbage bags.

‘Green Army’ hosts cleanup at Brookside in Freeport

A small but mighty group of volunteers, wearing gloves and armed with garbage bags, gathered to clean up the Brookside Preserve in Freeport last Saturday — Earth Day — to make it a little … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 4/30/23

Lafazan proposes added county holidays

On Monday, Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D-Woodbury) stood with faith leaders from around the county to announce a bill adding Lunar New Year, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali to the Compensated Holidays for Nassau County Officers and Employees. more

2/3/22

The Freeport Memorial Library, pictured here on Memorial Day in 2010, has benefited from New York State Construction Aid funds, which may lose state funding under Governor Kathy Hocul’s proposed budget.

Hochul’s proposed budget may underfund libraries

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a press conference at Levittown Library calling on Gov. Hochul to restore her proposed $20 million cut to library construction aid included in her most recent budget plan. more

2/3/22

From left, Freeport Village Justice V. Roy Cacciatore, Stephen L. Drummond, and Mayor Robert Kennedy.

Drummond sworn in as associate justice

Stephen L. Drummond, a partner in the Queens-based law firm of Drummond and Squillace, took oath as associate village justice at the Village Board of Trustees meeting on Monday. more

By Reine Bethany | 12/5/21

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